2005 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · SW05 HCC
2005 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 170,313 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW05 HCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 170,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW05 HCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S60 (SW05 HCC) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW05 HCC Mileage History
- 02/09/2022150,834 mi
- 07/10/2023158,123 mi+7,289 mi
- 04/10/2024162,830 mi+4,707 mi
- 29/10/2025170,296 mi+7,466 mi
- 24/11/2025170,313 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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